Shio Handmade Katana

The Shio Katana is designed for those who are students at a Dojo or who are passionate about cutting and their sword, these swords feature premium Saya and iron fittings along with a differentially hardened (clay tempered) 1060 High carbon steel blade. Suitable for cutting bottles, tatami and bamboo.

Featuring a black Saya with rayskin wrap and genuine buffalo horn fittings along with blue Silk sageo and ito this sword has a distinctive look that works well on display but is also fully functional, The tsuba is a circular three section design with the handle featuring lobster menuki and a genuine white rayskin wrap. The blade is 1060 High Carbon steel with a traditional clay temper With no Bo-Hi.

Key Features:
Brocade Display Box & Cloth Bag
Genuine Buffalo Horn Fittings
Clay Tempered 1060 Blade
Full Tang With Two Mekugi For Security
Hand Forging Certificate

Specifications:
Overall Length - 116cm
Blade Length - 79cm
Blade Thickness - 7mm
Tsuka Length - 29cm
Bo-Hi - Without 
Weight (With Saya) - 1518
Weight (Without Saya) - 1232
Tsuba Material - Iron
Fuchi & Koshirae Material - Iron
Seppa Material - Brass
PoB - 15cm

UK dispatched
Please allow from 2 to 5 days for delivery